Transportation Engineer Project Manager

YU & Associates, Inc.; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan with company match

Bonus Program

Yearly review

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is in search of a Transportation Project Manager to lead transportation engineering projects. The role involves managing project execution, building client relationships, and ensuring project quality and delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and over 10 years of transportation design experience. The firm offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation design experience required.
• Experience in highway/roadway design is preferred.
• Ability to lead projects and supervise technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise transportation engineering projects.
• Provide technical expertise and quality reviews.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and specifications.

Skills

Transportation design experience

Client relationship development

Proficiency in CAD/Design Software

Management and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer License (NY/NJ)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

YU & Associates, Inc., an award-winning engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager, you will lead and oversee transportation engineering projects, ensuring their successful execution and delivery to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise transportation engineering projects, including highway design, traffic engineering, roadway improvements, transportation planning, and airport design. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining effective communication and building strong relationships.
• Provide technical expertise and quality reviews in the areas of highway design, and protection of traffic, transportation planning, and/or any combination thereof.
• Report on project staffing needs, including, but not limited to, recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules and specifications for labor and materials.
• Conduct regular project meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare and review project deliverables, including reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage project budgets and finances, including tracking expenses, approving invoices, and ensuring cost control measures are in place.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Professional Engineer License in New York and/or New Jersey is required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years minimum transportation design experience. Highway/roadway design experience a plus.
• Design Build project experience a plus.
• Proficient with CAD/Design Software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3d, Inroads/OpenRoads) and able to assist others as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lead a project and supervise technical staff.
• Good client relationship development skills.

Benefits

• Medical – National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental – National plan.
• Vision – National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life / AD & D – Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability – Benefit in event of inability to work for a short period.
• Long Term Disability – Benefit in event of inability to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program – Employee 3rd party support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.

Tax Savings Tools

• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts – Tax free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program – Tax deductible benefit for employees.

Value Adds

• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000

YU & Associates’ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectionate preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.